October is Women’s Month and this year the federal government adopted the theme “Women in Canadian Military Forces: A Proud Legacy.” A number of women in the Forces share their experiences with Capital News.

Accessing Wi-Fi internet in public places opens users to gaping security and privacy risks. 

On March 26, 2011, people around the world switched off their lights for Earth Hour, an event meant to raise awareness about energy use and climate change. With fewer Canadian participants than previous years, is involvement in the global event waning?

If the federal budget is opposed on March 22, the government could fall and an election may be called. One way or another, you can expect a knock on your door from a diligent MP who is already preparing for the polls.

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Capital News looks at how new packaging regulations are going to change grocery shopping for people living with food allergies.

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This November, MPs competed to see who could grow the best (or worst) moustache to raise money for prostate cancer research. Capital News Online gets an inside look at how these men really feel about their 'staches. Meet your MOmbers of Parliament.

Politicians and advocacy groups across the country are calling for action from the federal government on affordable housing.  Renee Wei looks at what's in the works.

For the Canadian Forces, fitness begins in the gym and is tested on the battlefield. When your life depends on your fitness, forced marches and long-distance runs may not be enough. So in 2005 the Canadian Forces found CrossFit — a combination of explosive movements, Olympic weightlifting, sprinting, and gymnastics, compressed into brief bursts.  Troops compete to see how fast they can complete the workout of the day (the WOD).

Canadians are just a week away from celebrating Thanksgiving and Ottawa baker Hua Vuong shares how he makes his perfect pumpkin pie.

Low interest rates and high demand are fuelling Canada's red-hot housing market. To protect home owners from getting burned when interest rates go up, the federal government announced tighter restrictions on mortgage qualifications. Soon, borrowers must qualify for a minimum five-year fixed-rate mortgage, mitigating the risk of foreclosure by low-interest bargain hunters. Will your homebuyer's budget make the cut?

October is Women’s Month and this year the federal government adopted the theme “Women in Canadian Military Forces: A Proud Legacy.” A number of women in the Forces share their experiences with Capital News.

Dementia rates are on the rise, along with the number of people who find themselves caring for a loved one with the disease. Some are calling for a national strategy to ease the burden on Canadian society.

On March 26, 2011, people around the world switched off their lights for Earth Hour, an event meant to raise awareness about energy use and climate change. With fewer Canadian participants than previous years, is involvement in the global event waning?